Rugby, ND vs Tioga, ND

Rugby is moderately more affordable than Tioga, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Rugby scores 68 compared to 78 for Tioga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tioga can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rugby is $829/month compared to $1,005/month in Tioga — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rugby is more affordable at $147,800 median vs $196,800.

Median household income in Rugby is $50,580 compared to $62,315 in Tioga (-18.8%). While Tioga is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rugby spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Tioga.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.2°F vs 41.7°F). Rugby receives more rainfall at 20" per year compared to 15.1" in Tioga.